06/08/2026
Continuing education is the foundation of exceptional veterinary care.❤️
At Fitchiee Animal Clinic, we believe that every pet deserves access to the latest advancements in veterinary medicine. We are proud to share that our Senior Veterinarian, Dr. Glenn Mar-ri Santos Gabriel, has successfully completed the Advanced Studies in Advanced Diagnostic Ultrasound with Workshops conducted by the European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies (ESAVS Asia) in Guangzhou, China last august 26 to 29, 2026
This intensive international program focused on advanced diagnostic ultrasound, equipping veterinarians with the knowledge and practical skills to diagnose diseases more accurately, make faster clinical decisions, and improve patient outcomes.
Topics covered during the course included:
🩺 Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), A-FAST & T-FAST
Focused on emergency and critical care ultrasound, enabling rapid bedside assessment of trauma patients, internal bleeding, pleural and abdominal effusions, pericardial disease, and fluid status—allowing life-saving decisions within minutes.
❤️ Systematic Review of the Major Abdominal Vessels
An in-depth study of the abdominal vascular anatomy, including the aorta, caudal vena cava, portal vein, hepatic veins, and their branches, providing a structured approach to identifying normal and abnormal vascular patterns.
🫀 Diagnosis of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts (PSS)
Advanced ultrasonographic techniques for detecting congenital vascular abnormalities where blood bypasses the liver, resulting in neurological, gastrointestinal, and metabolic disorders. The course emphasized accurate diagnosis for timely surgical or medical management.
🩸 Portal Hypertension and Acquired Portosystemic Shunts
Understanding the causes of increased portal pressure associated with chronic liver disease and learning to recognize secondary collateral blood vessels that develop as compensation, which are essential for prognosis and treatment planning.
🩻 Arteriovenous Malformations and Other Vascular Anomalies
Comprehensive Doppler ultrasound evaluation of rare vascular disorders, including abnormal artery-to-vein communications and congenital or acquired vascular malformations affecting blood flow.
👁️ Ultrasound of the Eye and Head
Advanced imaging of ocular and periocular structures to evaluate retinal detachment, lens luxation, cataracts, intraocular masses, retrobulbar lesions, foreign bodies, and selected head abnormalities when conventional examination is limited.
🦴 Ultrasound of the Neck
A systematic approach to examining the cervical region, including the thyroid gland, salivary glands, lymph nodes, larynx, trachea, major blood vessels, and surrounding soft tissues for inflammatory, neoplastic, and traumatic conditions.
🫁 Thoracic Ultrasound
Practical applications in diagnosing pleural effusion, pneumothorax, pulmonary consolidation, mediastinal masses, diaphragmatic disorders, and cardiac-related thoracic diseases, especially in emergency and critical care patients.
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Why does this matter?
Every new technique learned means:
✔️ Earlier disease detection
✔️ More accurate diagnoses
✔️ Better treatment planning
✔️ Less invasive diagnostic procedures
✔️ Improved survival rates for critically ill patients
✔️ Better outcomes for the pets we care for every day
At Fitchiee Animal Clinic, we remain committed to continuous education because veterinary medicine never stops evolving—and neither do we.
This achievement reflects our promise to bring international standards, advanced diagnostic capabilities, and compassionate patient care to every family who entrusts us with their beloved companions.
To our clients, thank you for your continued trust. We are honored to grow, learn, and serve you with excellence—because your pets deserve the very best. ❤️🫶🏻